Associate Photographer - Daytona Beach, FL

CoStar Group, Inc.; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CoStar Group, Inc. is looking for an Associate Photographer in Daytona Beach, FL. The role focuses on capturing high-quality media for listings on Homes.com and Apartments.com, including 3-D virtual tours and photography of residential properties.

Candidates should have experience in real estate photography, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Compensation is hourly plus bonus based on performance.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, including healthcare coverage and a 401(K) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience.
• Experience as a photographer required.
• Must possess a current valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Capture 3-D virtual tours and photographs for homes.
• Work closely with scheduling teams to maximize appointments.
• Communicate professionally with clients.

Skills

Real Estate Photography experience

Customer service

Time-management skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Drone Photography with FAA License

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Degree in photography

Tools

Microsoft Office

Apple iOS products

Job description

Associate Photographer – Daytona Beach, FL

Job Description

Overview

CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

Role Summary

The Associate Photographer is the talented and versatile team responsible for media collection for Homes.com and Apartments.com. Equipped with a top‑of‑the‑line Pro 3 Matterport, digital camera equipment and iPad, our Associate Photographers create virtual tours, floorplans and photography for residential homes. Each Associate Photographer is given a core territory in which they are responsible for servicing clients of Homes.com and Apartments.com. Associate Photographers will have appointments set for defined dates and times, where they will scan homes and apartments with Matterport Pro3 cameras, capturing virtual tours and floor plans. Associate Photographers will also be responsible for residential photography to be used in marketing purposes to advertise homes and apartments to future owners and renters.

Key Responsibilities

• Support marketing efforts on Homes.com and Apartments.com by capturing 3‑D virtual tours and footprints.
• Create a portfolio of photographs to best feature homes and apartments, utilizing photography techniques to capture the spaces in the most pleasing way possible.
• Work closely with scheduling and dispatch teams to maximize appointments and meet client demands.
• Professionally communicate with clients, sales, research partners, and management to strategically evaluate priorities, initiatives, and tasks.
• Own the market while not working on a residential home, navigating one‑mile square grids to ensure complete commercial real estate data coverage.
• Identify new inventory, missing availability, and commercial properties to be photographed.
• Abide by CoStar safety standards to safeguard company vehicle and equipment.
• Represent CoStar in a professional manner at all times.
• Participate in conference calls with sales and research teams as needed.

Physical Requirements

Repetitive and frequent sitting in a car, standing and walking for up to 8 hours per day. Must lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 5 pounds. Repetitive hand and arm movements are needed to type on a tablet or laptop and operate camera equipment. Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, twisting, and carrying are necessary to perform job functions. Ability to work and drive outside during all seasons. The ability to work weekends on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience.
• Real Estate Photography experience required.
• Experience working as a professional photographer, or a recently earned degree in photography.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Strong customer service experience with a client‑first mindset.
• Be an experienced Drone Photographer with a FAA Part 107 License/Certification obtained within 30 days of offer.
• Strong time‑management skills and very detail‑oriented.
• Capability to accurately capture and enter data.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet applications, and Apple iOS products.
• Enjoys working independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Field experience preferred.
• Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license.
• Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start. Driving history must reflect responsible driving behavior and compliance with traffic laws.

Compensation

The Associate Photographer position is hourly plus bonus‑eligible. The bonuses are paid on a monthly cycle and are based on performance against pre‑determined metrics.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug, Life, legal, and supplementary insurance.
• Virtual and in‑person mental health counseling services for individuals and families.
• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar Group is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.costargroup.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to [e-mail].